wavefreak58 wrote:
I think that they are being repelled by something other than being nice. They might perceive being nice as insincere or manipulative. Or you look funny (not you specifically) so they always are repelled whether you are nice or mean (Seriously. Some people judge on looks alone).
I agree with this.
I have a feeling people (generally), mistrust those who are nice.
There's a school of thought that anyone who is being 'nice', has an agenda, (however small the gesture; those who are nice want something in return), which I really don't understand. Similar to the "it's the quiet ones you have to watch" school of thought.
I work in an environment where people insult each other for fun or to 'bond'. Which is fine, I have no problem with it at all; as long as you are capable of taking part in banter, are given the choice to take part in it, (as opposed to being the subject of it from a distance); or that you even want to..............carry on, couldn't care less, just don't involve me if I don't volunteer in it!
It's this ability to insult each other, (take it on the chin and reply with even more vitriol); but at the same time NEVER compliment or be remotely 'nice' to the other that unites them and affirms their own, (and each others) 'normality'. If you can't do this or don't do it 'right', you're not 'normal'; queue the speculation, ridiculous rumours, etc, etc.....
But to me, it's all just unnecessary 'hot air' that achieves absolutely nothing. I've attempted to take part, but I think the way I project my comments just doesn't 'cut the mustard'
But I agree, people don't like it when others are "pushovers", to them it's a weakness. But, they really enjoy pushing them over once they realise they are as such.
I suppose it's somewhat to do with today's 'culture'; the "I want, I'm going to get, no one is going to get in my way and I'm going to be the best, be the good guy, be the normal one" attitude, coupled with the 'fear' culture that surrounds us (don't trust a soul....unless they are well dressed, well presented, have a myriad of friends surrounding them or 2.4 children and a hubby)..............cynical? Yes, just a bit!